Transitional Registered Nurse-Trauma ICU (TICU) - Trauma ICU

Company: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Transitional Registered Nurse-Trauma ICU (TICU)Is working with Trauma patients something you are passionate about? Looking to expand and grow as a Nurse? Our Trauma ICU is willing to train you to be an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse, for our TICU Nights openings only. Then we have a great opportunity for you to come join our newly expanded Trauma Neuro ICU. Texas Health Dallas is a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and 4th time Magnet facility. We are looking for top tier candidates to help us grow! Join our award-winning nursing team today!

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WORK LOCATION: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

WORK HOURS: Full Time Nights (7P-7A) for 36 hrs/week. Weekend and holiday requirements

Intensive Care Department highlights:

We are so excited about our new 24-bed ICU that specializes in Trauma and Neuroscience patient populations. As a nurse on this unit, you'll have opportunities for professional growth, career development, and outstanding support from our Neuro Providers and Trauma Providers. We offer 24/7 Trauma Intensivist and Neuro Critical Care Intensivist programs which provides exceptional critical care patient oversight. Our staffing ratio depends upon acuity and is typically 2:1.

* Fast paced, Fun loving, high-acuity unit
* Great Nurse/Doctor rapport
* Unique Complex Neuroscience Cases
* High-acuity traumas such as Guns Shot, Stabbings, Severe Car Accident injuries
* High Risk OB such as Percreta
* Research and Education opportunities
* Opportunity for advancement
* Nurse Career Advancement Program (NCAP) opportunities
* National Certification Preparation and Courses offered, as well as initial test reimbursement and bonus

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

EDUCATION:

* Associate degree in Nursing required;
* BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

* 1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse (RN) or completion of an RN residency program Required.
* ICU experience preferred; would consider a strong background in critical care areas such as MS Tele, PCU or Step Down
* Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
* RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient care

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

* Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire
* BCLS upon hire - Require upon Hire
* ACLS upon hire - Require upon Hire
* CPI within 30 days of hire

More about Texas Health Dallas:

Texas Health Dallas is a 900-bed MAGNET-designated hospital, a Level II Major Trauma facility, the first hospital in Dallas to achieve chest pain center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers and recipient of the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Silver Quality Achievement Award. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for cancer care, cardiology, emergency medicine, neurosciences, orthopedics, senior care, women's services and a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse

* Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
* Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
* Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
* A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
* Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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